luxury

noun

lux·u·ry ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē How to pronounce luxury (audio)

-zh(ə-)rē

plural luxuries

: a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment

lived in luxury

: something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

one of life's luxuries

: an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease

had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers

Terri Minsky

archaic : lechery, lust

luxury adjective

Example Sentences

He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries. Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford. On my salary, I can afford few luxuries. We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options. We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer.

Recent Examples on the Web The city has a deal pending with Napleton Valley Hyundai, 4333 Ogden Ave., that would result in the dealership renovating its current operation and starting a separate dealership across the street for Genesis, the Hyundai luxury car line.

Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The event showcases international luxury fashion brands.

Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The most recent collection, including designs that Mr. West made in collaboration with the luxury fashion brand Balenciaga, launched in late July.

Inti Pacheco, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 There’s no better place to shop luxury fashion than on Ssense, a leading retail site that’s home to hundreds of brands such as Off-White, Agolde, Acne Studios, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Nanushka and more.

Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 Last Thursday, the newlyweds shopped at high-end stores and stopped to pose for fans waiting to see them outside Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli.

Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 In the end, luxury fashion e-commerce has room for more than one player.

Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 29 Aug. 2022 Europe’s Renault, Stellantis (the owner of Fiat and Chrysler), and luxury car maker Bentley will phase out gasoline car production by the same time.

Peter Vanham, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Jeff's pal Buddy (Max Bickelhaup) becomes the third man in Gene's criminal crew, as the gang springs from a luxury-fashion mall heist into regular defraudings of Omaha's rowdiest business bros.

Darren Franich, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	luxury
释义	luxury noun lux·u·ry ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē -zh(ə-)rē plural luxuries 1 : a condition of abundance or great ease and comfort : sumptuous environment lived in luxury 2 a : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary one of life's luxuries b : an indulgence in something that provides pleasure, satisfaction, or ease had the luxury of rejecting a handful of job offers Terri Minsky 3 archaic : lechery, lust luxury adjective Synonyms amenity comfort extra frill indulgence superfluity See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He spent a fortune on expensive wines and other luxuries. Right now a new car is a luxury that I can't afford. On my salary, I can afford few luxuries. We were lucky to have the luxury of choosing from among several good options. We can't afford the luxury of waiting any longer. Recent Examples on the Web The city has a deal pending with Napleton Valley Hyundai, 4333 Ogden Ave., that would result in the dealership renovating its current operation and starting a separate dealership across the street for Genesis, the Hyundai luxury car line. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The event showcases international luxury fashion brands. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 The most recent collection, including designs that Mr. West made in collaboration with the luxury fashion brand Balenciaga, launched in late July. Inti Pacheco, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 There’s no better place to shop luxury fashion than on Ssense, a leading retail site that’s home to hundreds of brands such as Off-White, Agolde, Acne Studios, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Nanushka and more. Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Aug. 2022 Last Thursday, the newlyweds shopped at high-end stores and stopped to pose for fans waiting to see them outside Italian luxury fashion brand Brunello Cucinelli. Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 In the end, luxury fashion e-commerce has room for more than one player. Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 29 Aug. 2022 Europe’s Renault, Stellantis (the owner of Fiat and Chrysler), and luxury car maker Bentley will phase out gasoline car production by the same time. Peter Vanham, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Jeff's pal Buddy (Max Bickelhaup) becomes the third man in Gene's criminal crew, as the gang springs from a luxury-fashion mall heist into regular defraudings of Omaha's rowdiest business bros. Darren Franich, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English luxurie, from Anglo-French luxorie, from Latin luxuria rankness, luxury, excess; akin to Latin luxus luxury, excess First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing luxury in the lap of luxury luxury box the lap of luxury in the lap of luxury luxury box the lap of luxury Kids Definition luxury noun lux·u·ry ˈlək-shə-rē ˈləg-zhə- plural luxuries 1 : very rich, pleasant, and comfortable surroundings They live in luxury. 2 : something desirable but expensive or hard to get Fresh strawberries are a luxury in winter. 3 : something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary That new car is a luxury I can't afford. luxury 1 of 2 noun 1 as in amenity something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary a private yacht is a luxury Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance amenity indulgence comfort extra extravagance superfluity option frill accessory treat dainty nonessential nicety delicacy accoutrement bells and whistles accessary accouterment Antonyms & Near Antonyms necessity must essential requirement fundamental basic 2 as in convenience something that adds to one's ease of living having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries Synonyms & Similar Words amenity convenience comfort benefit accommodation service nicety mod con creature comfort indulgence bonus joy extra solace pleasure anodyne help delight Antonyms & Near Antonyms burden weight millstone luxury 2 of 2 adjective as in luxurious showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths Synonyms & Similar Words luxurious deluxe luxuriant lavish luxe sumptuous opulent palace beautiful palatial expensive plush comfortable extravagant premium silken gorgeous plushy rich impressive costly magnificent regal royal Lucullian precious Babylonian grand Lucullan ostentatious imposing showy dear awesome grandiose pretentious splendid majestic baronial august monumental cozy kingly heroic homelike proud homey heroical awful noble stately homy snug Antonyms & Near Antonyms ascetic humble economical spartan austere ascetical frugal no-frills spare thrifty meager stingy meagre See More Phrases Containing luxury the lap of luxury the lap of luxury
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luxury

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing luxury

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noun

noun

adjective

Phrases Containing luxury